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Skilsaw Sawsquatch 10-1/4″ Worm Drive Saw SPT 70 WM-22 Review The Skil name is synonymous with circular saws. To the point where many carpenters (especially the more experienced ones) refer to all circular saws as “Skilsaws.” The Skil worm drive saw is legendary in the carpentry world, among framers. it’s known for being one of…
How to manage in the face of water damage I got a panicked call from a client recently that there was water leaking into their living room. So I went over to help them out. I was raised by a contractor, so I forget that a lot of homeowners don’t know how to deal with these situations.…
Detect Home Energy Leaks with Infrared Thermometers Nearly everyone can relate to the difficulties in keeping their home warm during winter and cool during summer. At times it can seem like an insurmountable challenge, particularly if your home is poorly insulated, or there are areas within the home where air leaks are present. But there…
RIDGID Pro Pack Wet/Dry Vacuum Review A clean and tidy job site goes a long way to show customers that you are a professional. Beyond that, a clean job site is a more efficient and safer site as well. A clean, safe, and efficient job site is a goal every contractor should strive for and a…
Repairing water damaged walls and ceilings “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!! Rush the paint preparation and you’ll end up regretting it!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company. This article will focus on how to repair water damaged ceiling and walls and prepare for paint.…
Makita XPH07 Cordless Hammer Driver Drill Review Makita is well known for their quality cordless tools so when we were given a chance to try their newest premium drill we definitely wanted to give it a shot. Their initial offering for a brushless drill was a compact, and while a good drill in many respects…
Dickies Khaki Pant – Work Wear We here at Concord Carpenter have a crew of seasoned carpenters with a diverse preference of styles and brands when it comes to work wear, but when it comes to company attire, uniformity is king. Having our team show up to a clients home looking clean-cut, professional, and uniform…
Ridgid 10-Inch 13 Amp Table Saw R4512Review We recently took a close look at the Ridgid R4512 table saw. What impressed mostly us was this saw has many cabinet saw features, at fraction of the price. This saw gives users the ability to move the saw easily with an integral pedal lift and caster mechanism.…
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